LAAAF - L'Academie Anti-Aging Francophone

5. Natural testosterone for men & women

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Even though testosterone is widely known as a male hormone, it is also a critically important hormone for women in that it plays a crucial role in the physical and emotional health of women.

Beneficial effects include:

• Improves overall well being and zest for life
• Improves energy
• Improves body composition
• Improves bone density
• Improves sexual function
• Protects against heart disease
• Relieves menopausal symptoms in women
• Enhances sexual drive
• Prevents wrinkles, increases collagen and elastin
• Improves tendon and joint functioning

6. Estrogen

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Estrogen is secreted by the ovaries and adrenal glands. There are three types of estrogens found in a woman's body: estrone, estradiol and estriol.

Proper levels of estrogen

• Protect against heart disease and stroke
• Prevent osteoporosis
• Prevent and lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease and senility
• Improve memory and concentration
• Protect against macular degeneration and cataracts
• Decrease cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol
• Protect against vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, bladder problems and urinary tract infections
• Prevent menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and temperature disregulation
• Improve static balance by improving the visual somatosensory system in the central nervous system
• Prevent insomnia and improve sleep
• Prevent anxiety
• Enhance well-being, health and vigor
• Improve the quality of day-to-day life
• Improve muscle tone
• Reduce wrinkles
• Promote stronger and shinier hair
• Promote more enjoyable, satisfying sex life after menopause

Estrogen deficiency leads to

• Memory problems with slow down in the speed of brain processing
• Hot flashes
• Urogenital atrophy
• Incontinence
• Sagging of the skin and breasts
• Increased wrinkles on the face
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Decreased libido

All of these can be corrected by natural estrogen replacement.

7. Natural progesterone

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Natural Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries and adrenal glands.

It helps

• Reduce symptoms of PMS and menopause
• Decrease headache and bloating with menstruation
• Protects against uterine cancer and breast carcinoma, fibrocystic disease, and ovarian cysts
• Protects against heart disease
• Reduces cholesterol levels and increases HDL or good cholesterol
• Increases breakdown of fat
• Increases feelings of calmness
• Improves overall well-being
• Prevents water retention
• Elevates mood
• Restores libido
• Prevents osteoporosis by stimulating osteoblasts to form new bone
• Moderates many side effects of excess estrogen - reduces fluid retention, bloating, headache, bleeding, and fibroids
• Supports estrogen's effect on bone and lipids

Combining the benefits of estrogen and progesterone replacement provide many of the benefits without risks. Together estrogen and progesterone protect against cardiovascular disease, improve and/or prevent osteoporosis, improve mood status and improve sexual function and libido.

8. DHEA

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DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Its benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Replacement and balancing results in a shift of a catabolic state to an anabolic or protein-building state
• Reduces cardiovascular risks by increasing lipolysis and preventing atherosclerosis
• Its potent anti-cancer properties enhances the immune system
• Improves moods
• Decreases body fat and cholesterol
• Improves memory, mental ability and cognitive functioning
• Decreases the incidence of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
• Boosts Energy
• Slows the aging process
• Its antioxidant properties prevents the formation of free radicals
• Improves sleep
• Improves energy
• Relieves stress
• Prevents lipid peroxidation as an antioxidant
• Prevents osteoporosis, increasing bone density
• Induces weight loss with concomitant muscle gain
• Reduces depression
• Decrease incidence of Diabetes
• Improves Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Improves autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Herpes and Epstein-Barr
• Improves erectile dysfunction
• Restores sexual vitality

DHEA: The Hormone that "Does It All"

9. Therapeutic value of dhea

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• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Cancer
• AIDS
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
• Aging
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

10. Melatonin

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Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland. It regulates the circadian rhythm and the deep stages of sleep. Melatonin maintains the body's balance, equilibrium and homeostasis.

Benefits of melatonin include:

• Powerful antioxidant properties
• Fights cancer
• Boosts immune function
• Scavenge free radicals
• Promotes youthful sleep patterns
• Influences stage IV & REM sleep
• Prevents jet lag
• Regulates mood
• Is an energizer
• Increases natural killer cells and CD-4 cells

DEFICIENCY CAUSES:

• Poor Sleep
• Jet Lag
• Irritability
• Hypersensitivity
• Premature Aging
• Nocturia (excessive night time urination)

11. Pregnenolone

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Pregnenolone is a precursor to other hormones. It is produced in the brain and the adrenal cortex.

It functions as a memory enhancer and is essential to keeping our brain functioning at its peak capacity.

It also

• Increases energy and decreases fatigue
• Improves mood
• Improves memory, mental functioning and concentration
• Improves overall well-being
• Enhances ability to deal with stress
• Helps repair the myelin sheath, the protective covering for nerve tissue
• Prevents multiple sclerosis
• Improves spinal cord injuries
• Boosts the immune system

Although pregnenolone has long been overlooked because it is "upstream" on the hormone pathway, it's many benefits to human health suggest that this vital hormone has just begun to receive the attention it so richly deserves.

12. Nutrition

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The eating plan most synergistic with hormone therapy is reminiscent of the Paleolithic nutrition eaten by our ancestors. They ate highly nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, essential fats and virtually no refined, overly processed fats and simple carbohydrates. For thousands of years, humans ate very simply: if it grew from the ground, fell from the trees, or ran across our path, we ate it.

It took thousands of years for our digestive systems to adapt to the addition of small amounts of grains and dairy products. There is no way we have adapted to the additives, preservatives, colorings, andflavourings that now dominate our food choices.

Even products like sugar have taken a very unnatural turn. Recent government research shows that in 1994, sugar consumption averaged 149 pounds per person per year! That’s a far cry from our sugar-free, hunter/gatherer days. Our bodies have not caught up with the dietary changes we made and the results are disastrous. The rates of heart attacks, type II diabetes, obesity, strokes, hypertension and gastrointestinal disorders just keep climbing. Fortunately, all of these symptoms can be greatly improved by positive dietary changes.

The goals of LAAAF PLAN are

• To maximize the results of your hormone supplementationprogramme
• To prevent illnesses such as heart disease, type II diabetes and cancer
• To boost the body's immune function

MAXIMIZING HORMONE SUPPLEMENTATION THERAPY

Our nutritional plan is designed to keep blood sugar as low as possible as this is crucial for the management of insulin. Adding human growth hormones to the body increases levels of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1). Insulin actually decreases IGF production. The liver inhibits IGF-1 production .

PREVENTING ILLNESS

Many of the leading causes of death in this country such as heart disease, type II diabetes, cancer, etc. can be directly linked to poor dietary choices. The average American diet is overloaded with

• saturated fats
• trans-fats
• refined flour
• sugar
• preservatives
• artificial colors
• artificial flavors and sweeteners
• antibiotic and pesticide residues

and many other substances that are toxic to the body. Over time this continued barrage of chemicals and empty calories leads to decreased health and ultimately illness. Cutting out foreign chemicals and adding nutrient dense foods into the diet can work wonders for those seeking optimal health.

BOOSTING THE BODY'S IMMUNE FUNCTION

The body's immune system is miraculous. When given the proper nutrients, it can fend off colds, bacteria, viruses, and even cancer without you being aware that anything is wrong. By consistently eating a diet high in phyto-nutrients (plant nutrients), essential fats, lean protein, and fiber, we can provide our body with all the tools it needs to fight off foreign invaders, repair tissues, and maintain a general state of good health.

AS PART OF OUR PROGRAMME, WE ALSO INSTRUCT YOU ON A COMREHENSIVE LOW GLYCEMIC DIET & MENU IDEAS.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Taking optimal amounts of nutritional supplements is a cornerstone of any comprehensive ANTI-AGING programme, you simply cannot get enough of these nutrients from a normal diet for optimum health. Having inadequate amounts can kill you.

Because natural foods, including fruits and vegetables, are depleted in vitamins and minerals, we also need to supplement our basic micro and macro-nutrients.

WE SUPPLY THESE SUPPLEMENTS IN A MICRONIZED AND EASILY ABSORBABLE FORM AT OUR CLINIC.

13. Exercise

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CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITY

Cardiovascular activity is a very important part of any exercise routine because it

• burns calories
• helps with weight loss
• increases circulation and oxygenation of the blood
• decreases blood sugar levels
• and increases REM sleep.

Cardiovascular activity is especially important to a hormone management program. When the blood sugar is lowered, insulin levels decrease. This increases the effectiveness of growth hormone. Growth hormone is also naturally produced during REM sleep, so cardiovascular activity indirectly increases growth hormone production.

Cardiovascular activity is any activity that increases the heart rate for a prolonged period of time. It does not matter what activity you choose to participate in so long as your heart rate is in the proper "window".

BENEFITS

• Burns calories
• Increased circulation throughout the body
• Increased rate of oxygenation of blood
• Decreased blood sugar levels
• Decreased insulin levels
• Increased effectiveness of growth hormone
• Increased REM sleep, which is when the body produces growth hormone

FLEXIBILITY

Flexibility is imperative for maintaining proper joint function and reducing injuries. Include a brief stretching session at the end of each cardiovascular and weight training session to reduce joint stiffness and to help maintain full range of motion in your joints. It is best to stretch when your muscles are warm and pliant, either during or immediately following your workout.

Remember, stretch to the point of resistance, never to the point of pain.

AGILITY

Balance, stability, and posture are very important in how we sit, stand, walk, and react to variables in our environment. As we age we tend to challenge these skills less and less, leaving us prone to eroding posture and an increased risk of injury due to falls and other mishaps. Exercising on a regular basis will help improve these skills tremendously.

RESISTANCE TRAINING

• increasing bone density, improving posture and reshaping the body. The more muscle we have, the more calories we burn per day, even at rest!
• We lose lean muscle as we age. Resistance training just two days a week, doing one exercise for each muscle group, can help you maintain a strong and healthy body composition. If you are not comfortable doing resistance training on your own, work with a personal trainer to maximize your results, reduce your risk of injury and get you started on a solid program.
• Resistance training is an activity that uses more muscle fibers than one's average daily activities. Resistance training is typically done with weights, but exercise tubing or the water in a pool workout can be used as resistance.

BENEFITS

• Increased lean muscle mass
• Increased metabolism
• Increased caloric requirements - A pound of muscle burns three times as many calories as a pound of fat
• Increase bone density
• Direct stimulation to release growth hormone (not just while sleeping)